About us
At present, the Swiss School of Curitiba has around 800 students, including Swiss, German, Brazilians and 14 other nationalities, from Kindergarten up to High School.
The teaching staff is mainly composed of Swiss and Brazilian teachers. Teaching is bilingual: Portuguese and German up to the end of secondary school, Portuguese and English at the high school level. The curriculum also includes French and Spanish. Italian is offered as an extracurricular course.
In addition to the Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), which allows access to numerous international universities, students obtain the Certificate of Completion of High School and several diplomas and certificates of proficiency in languages.
Learning with
head, heart and
hands
Putting your hand to the wheel, practicing, reflecting, questioning, criticizing and living experiences that touch the heart!
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Curiosidades sobre nós
Aprender com a cabeça, coração e mãos
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Internacionalidade
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Swissness
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Excelência acadêmica
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IB School
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Team Teaching
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Churermodel
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Diplomas de idiomas
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Mission
Aware of the fact that the vision becomes reality only through the goal and solution-oriented action of all those involved in the school community, the stakeholders commit themselves to create an environment through their encouraging and challenging action as well as their proactive commitment.
- in which it is possible for the teaching staff to carry out a high-quality teaching through its professional activities, which enable all students, according to their potential, to achieve the greatest possible learning success,
- in which the parents, primarily in their role as educators at home, constructively accompany and support the teachers in their pedagogical work for the benefit of their students,
- for which the administrative and technical staff of the school provides a financial, structural, organizational and personnel-organizational infrastructure aimed at sustainability and professionalism,
- in which the school management team always balances the legitimate claims of all the participants in the school community for the benefit of the student’s success
- and in which the students accept, with trust and curiosity, the vision of the school as a goal of their efforts, and always tackle the challenges of learning with courage.
Vision
The Swiss School of Curitiba is an international, cultural and ideally pluralistic and multilingual Swiss school in Brazil. It is a place of learning and life where students, thanks to their competences acquired at school, are enabled to live a successful, sustainable and meaningful life and contribute to the society for the benefit of others.
Values
We have the courage to act with:
- TRUST and RESPECT
- HONESTY and SINCERITY
- EMPATHY and COLLABORATIVE REFLECTION
- RESPONSIBILITY and SUSTAINABILITY
- AWARENESS and CONSEQUENCE
Sponsoring Institution
The Association of Swiss Schools in Brazil, a non-profit organization, maintains the Swiss Schools of São Paulo and Curitiba. The Association is managed by a Board of Directors, elected by the General Assembly, with a 2-year term, whereby re-election is possible.
Read more: www.aesb.com.br
Infrastructure
Our School offers large classrooms, chemistry, physics and biology labs, a computer lab, a room for woodwork, an art room and a study room, the “Salle Jean Piaget”. It also offers a multimedia library, a sports gymnasium, a playground, some woodland, a dining room, a canteen and a first aid post.
Computing
The IT laboratory, in addition to being used in regular lessons, is also available during the day, at specific times, so that students can develop their projects.
Forest
Laboratory
The school has laboratories for Chemistry, Physics and Biology with optical microscopes as well as electrical, mechanical and magnetic equipment.
Library
The library has resources in German, Portuguese, English and French, with a special area for young children.
Music, Arts and Crafts
Three dedicated rooms are used for music and arts and crafts. The Crafts room is appropriately equipped and attended by a specialized teacher.
Playground
Restaurant
Salle Jean Piaget
‘Salle Jean Piaget’ is a multiple use room that provides a place for self-study, researches and group or individual work for our students. This is its main function. Furthermore, teachers can use the room with the students for other pedagogical activities, involving movement, etc. The place is also prepared for online conferences with students from other countries, giving them the possibility of a linguistic, pedagogical, social and cultural exchange.
Sports Gymnasium
The Sports Gymnasium measures 1,200 square meters and is used for various physical, sporting and cultural activities. It was constructed with the help of the Aargau Canton and specially decorated with a ceramic panel created by the artist Jorge Cardoso Pagano, representing the union between Brazilian and world cultures.
The New Building
In November 2019 the Swiss School of Curitiba inaugurated the new school building as part of its expansion project. The new building is located across the street from the old one, and they are connected by a walkway over the public road, ensuring everyone’s safety on a daily basis. This new structure has been holistically designed and provides new learning environments for high school students as a form of inspiration for comprehensive learning. The construction also includes the restaurant in an environment fully equipped to serve meals to all students and employees.
Campus São Paulo
The Swiss School São Paulo, founded in 1965, is also maintained by the Association of Swiss Schools in Brazil. Located at Rua Visconde Porto Seguro, São Paulo, the school currently has 750 students, from Infant Education to High School.
As well as the High School Certificate and language certificates, the students also obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma, which allows access to many international universities.
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